shortage in Portuguese
shortage in Portuguese is carência, falta, insuficiência — shortage means a situation where there is not enough of something needed.
shortage in Portuguese
carência
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
falta
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
insuficiência
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
What does "shortage" mean?
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noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
"Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies."
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shortage in a sentence
- Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies.
- The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage.
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What is "shortage" in Portuguese?
"shortage" in Portuguese is carência, falta, insuficiência. shortage means: A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
How do you use "shortage" in a sentence?
Example: "Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies." In Portuguese, "shortage" is carência, falta, insuficiência.
Are there other ways to say "shortage" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "shortage": carência, falta, insuficiência.
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